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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,406.52 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,406.52 and 505.14 is: 756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,406.52 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,406.52 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,406.52 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 710,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,489.51/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.84

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